Self-Harm
A Psychotherapeutic Approach
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health
| Author: | Fiona Gardner | ISBN: | 9781134570393 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | July 4, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Fiona Gardner |
| ISBN: | 9781134570393 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | July 4, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Self-harm is worryingly common in young women, and is often used as a way of easing emotional suffering. Self-Harm: A Psychotherapeutic Approach explores the issues involved from the perspective of a psychoanalytical psychotherapist. Fiona Gardner examines these issues through extensive clinical material and an analysis of the social and cultural influences behind self-harm. This book will be of interest to all those working with those who are harming themselves, including psychotherapists, school counsellors, social workers and mental health clinicians.
Self-harm is worryingly common in young women, and is often used as a way of easing emotional suffering. Self-Harm: A Psychotherapeutic Approach explores the issues involved from the perspective of a psychoanalytical psychotherapist. Fiona Gardner examines these issues through extensive clinical material and an analysis of the social and cultural influences behind self-harm. This book will be of interest to all those working with those who are harming themselves, including psychotherapists, school counsellors, social workers and mental health clinicians.
